Thank you for responding to our Climate Change survey.

Climate change is a topic which seems to be growing in importance across the investment industry. We are keen to understand views towards climate risk within the LGPS and appreciate you taking the time to respond to our survey.

This survey has 8 questions. Please fill out your details below to begin.
 
 
 
 
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Climate Change Survey 
 
 
 
Question 1 
 
 
 
The consideration of climate risks within pension funds is only in response to divestment campaigners.
 
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
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Question 2 
 
 
 
 
 
LGPS funds have a fiduciary duty to consider climate risks.
 
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
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Question 3 
 
 
 
Our investment managers are already taking account of climate risks in how they manage money.
 
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
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Question 4 
 
 
 
Climate risk is not just an investment issue, but should be considered as a broader risk management issue.
 
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
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Question 5 
 
 
 
We will be considering climate change as part of our forthcoming valuation.
 
Yes
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Question 6 
 
 
 
Engaging companies and trying to effect change is a better way of addressing climate risk than divestment.
 
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
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Question 7 
 
 
 
Policy makers aren’t forcing change, so investors should seek to maximise returns in the short-term rather than worrying about long-term risks.
 
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Agree
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Question 8 
 
 
 
It should be the role of the pool, not individual funds, to deal with issues such as climate change.
 
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
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